Tag: Dental Problems: Misc.
2020 to 2022 Saw Nearly 2 Million Annual Emergency Room Visits for Dental Issues
Largest percentage of emergency department tooth disorder visits accounted for by adults ages 25 to 34 years, White non-Hispanics
FDA to Review and Possibly Ban Fluoride Supplements for Kids
Flossing Linked to Lower Risk for Ischemic, Cardioembolic Stroke, A-Fib
Significant dose-effect seen between flossing frequency and reduction in incident ischemic stroke
Chronic Kidney Disease Tied to Tooth Loss After Menopause
Association significant in postmenopausal women aged 66 to 79 years
Periodontitis May Modify Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Higher periodontal inflamed surface area observed in patients with versus those without a-fib recurrence
USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children
Two final recommendation statements show inadequate evidence for screening and preventive interventions in primary care
Number of Teeth, Periodontitis in Older Adults Linked to Hippocampal Atrophy
Qualitative interaction seen between number of teeth present, mean periodontal probing depth for symmetric percentage change in left hippocampus
Fluoride Levels in Water Usually Reach Target Level
Only 0.01 percent of person-months exceeded level of 2.0 mg/L, which the EPA has set as the safety standard
USPSTF: Lack of Evidence for Primary Care Oral Health Screening
Two draft recommendation statements find lack of evidence for dental screening, preventive interventions in children, adults
Diabetes Plus Tooth Loss Tied to Worse Cognition
Faster cognitive decline seen for older adults with both conditions
